Fraser Island is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes some tea-coloured and others crystal clear. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of the Great Sandy Strait.

Known as a popular eco-destination, Fraser Island?s wetlands feature patterned ferns, mangrove colonies, sea-grass beds, and up to 40,000 migratory shorebirds. Rare and endangered species abound , and immense blows and cliffs of coloured sand are part of the longest coastal dune systems in the world.

Sydney is the largest, oldest, most sophisticated city in Australia, and has been named one of the world's most beautiful and livable locations. A treasure trove of history, nature, culture, art, fashion, and cusine, this incredible city encompasses miles of ocean coastline, sandy beaches, and a spectacular harbor that features two of the most iconic structures on the planet, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The entire city is surrounded by nature and national parks, which extend from the harbour's shores, through the suburbs, and on to the Greater Blue Mountains, a world heritage site, at its far west perimeter.

Cairns is the fourth most popular tourist destination in Australia. The area is brimming with a multitude of attractions that are popular amongst visitors from the world over. Its tropical climate and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest Area, make Cairns a popular travel destination for many tourists.

Cairns is also near fabulous beaches, wildlife parks, botanical gardens, waterfalls and other activities that can keep any vacationer happily entertained and occupied for the duration of their stay.

Activities in the region include golf, white water rafting, snorkelling, diving and hiking.

Situated on the eastern side of Gulf St. Vincent, Adelaide is noted for its attractiveness and relaxed atmosphere. The city itself is noted for its spacious parklands and gardens. Adelaide is known for hosting many festivals including: the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, Adelaide Festival of Ideas, Adelaide Writers' Week, and the Feast Festival amongst others. WOMADelaide, Australia's premier world music event, is now annually held in the scenic surrounds of Botanic Park. Enjoy the many elegant, heritage public buildings and cultural institutions such as the Art Gallery, Library, Museum, Migration Museum and Adelaide University. Explore the famous wine regions in the city's vicinity or go to the Park Lands. The Adelaide Hill Wildlife Parks might be a nice introduction to Australia's wildlife.

Australia's third largest city, Brisbane is both modern and traditional. A place where sandstone cathedrals blend seamlessly with steel and glass skyscrapers. Lively and cosmopolitan Brisbane boasts several interesting and diverse districts (precincts) that feature great outdoor cafes, a network of parks that meander along the bank of the river that is ubiquitous throughout heart of this city. A vibrant nightlife, great restaurants, and serious shopping opportunities abound, as do outdoor activities and adventures, beach experiences and accommodations that reflect the sub tropical climate, pace and disposition of its easy going, but very sophisticated population.

Brisbane is the perfect hub for exploring its wide variety of outer lying regions, all reachable in a 60 minute drive. The expansive waterways of Moreton Bay beckon with its myriad of pristine islands, white sand beaches, and all types of water sports. More beach opportunities can be found on the surf beaches of the Gold and Sunshine coasts en route to the seaside town of Redcliffe, the rainforest and picturesque countryside of Pine Rivers, Caboolture and the Glasshouse Mountains.

The Hunter Valley is one of Australia's premier wine growing districts, and it's convenient proximity to Sydney makes it easy to experience the serene beauty of this magnificent region, and enjoy the quiet country charm of its towns and vineyards, and bombard your senses with some of the worlds fines wine and food.

With 80 wineries in the region, it is no wonder the valley is referred to simply as "Wine Country', but although you can expect to spend some time (possibly a great deal of time) sampling some of Australia's finest wines , cheeses, and top quality cuisine, the Hunter Valley also offers visitors a look into the area' quaint history and architecture, various museums and a range of historical tours. The Hunter Valley also boasts an abundance of wildlife on display in their natural habitat at the Barrington Tops National Park, and if you're feeling adventurous, try a hot air balloon flight along the coastline and inland over the famed vineyards.
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Australia`s sporting and cultural capital, Melbourne host some of the most significant cultural and sporting events in the country. The city is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, Victorian parks, and its multicultural society.

Federation Square, with its distinctive architecture, large digital screen has become one of the city`s main hubs. Many of the city`s parades and rallies are conducted in the main thoroughfares of Swanston Street and Bourke Street. When you`ve had it with the big city you can drive down the Great Ocean Road and admire the breathtaking views.

Perhaps the most accessible natural wonder in all of Australia, the Blue Mountain National Park, and the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site is only 30-60 miles from Sydney, and is an enormously popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Outdoor activities here include hiking, rock-climbing, canoeing, bushwalking through the rainforest and mountain biking with spectacular views of waterfalls (Wentworth, Katoomba, Kanangra), the Giant Staircase walking track, the panoramic vistas of the Edge Cinema, the Katoomba scenic railway, and Jenolan cave network. The area can easily be reached by car from Sydney for day trips, but if you really want to immerse yourself in this glorious natural environment there are a range of accommodations that allow you to maximize your appreciation for the area's spectacular beauty.

The Daintree Rainforest, is the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest on the Australian continent, and one of the world's most ancient. It is located near the northern border of Queensland and occupies nearly 1000 sq. miles, including long stretches of coastline where the rainforest grows right to the edge of the sea.

Most of the rainforest is encompassed by the Daintree National Park, and is included in the the Wet Tropics World Heritage site because of its unique natural attributes. The forest houses fascinating ecosystems, and divers species of marsupials, reptiles, butterflies and 430 species of birds - some like the Pepper Pecker are unique to this region.

The Northern Beaches refers to a collection of beachside suburbs that stretch over 20km along the coast North of Cairns where many of Cairns citizens reside outside the city proper, drawn by the palm lined slivers of white sand beaches, warm tropical climate, and convenient proximity to Cairns.

Besides the gorgeous beaches, this district offers few distinctive attractions including the Baha'i House of Worship, one of the only seven in the world, Oceanworld Manly where you get really close to sharks, turtles or deadly snakes as well as trying your first dive experience, and Waratah Park, Earth Sanctuary where you can admire Australian animals in a natural mini-ecosystem.

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands, close to the east coast of Queensland, Australia. Hamilton Island is used almost exclusively for tourism. Perfectly situated in the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island offers a unique experience: great weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and a large number of activities.

Enjoy sea-kayaking, game fishing, scenic helicopter flights and 'Breakfast with the Koalas' at the Koala Gallery. Visitors can catch glimpses of migrating whales as they make their way through the warm waters of the Whitsundays around July-September each year. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.

Nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness, on the edge of the World Heritage Listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St. Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain is a unique destination because of all the sights and sounds of nature. The park has exceptional hiking, with opportunities for climbing expeditions in summer and skiing in winter. Besides the park itself, there are large tracts of untouched wilderness to the west and East. From the summit, there are spectacular 360° views, encompassing Dove Lake, Barn Bluff and Mount Ossa. The Walls of Jerusalem National Park lies directly to the East, and the Wild Rivers National Park to the South. Fishing enthusiasts also head to the Central Highlands for trout. Summer or winter, the beauty of Cradle Mountain is an inspiration that will leave you unforgettable memories.

Founded in 1803, Hobart is the is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania. It is a beautiful city, stretching out along either shore of the Derwent River as it opens to meet the Tasman Sea. The western shore is dominated by Mt Wellington (1100 m) with its imposing summit cliffs known as the Organ Pipes. Hobart has a rich and diverse culture and there are many attractions of historic or cultural interest. Browse the markets and art galleries along the waterfront, the cosmopolitan dining of North Hobart, and the historic charm of Battery Point. Hobart is also a good base from which to explore the rest of the island. Hobart is also internationally famous among the yachting community as the finish of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race which starts in Sydney.

The town is named after Alice Todd, the wife of Charles Todd. In 1865, the two of them came to Australia to set up the first telegraph line. Because of its central location and its nearby red-colored rock-formations and the red-sand desert area, the town is also called the Red Centre. The town itself has some interesting sights to explore, such as: the botanical garden and the Spencer and Gillen museum. Alice Springs is a central hub for exploration of the outback with its camel farms, the famous Ayers Rock (Uluru - its original Aboriginal name) and incredible nature parks.

Ayers Rock, which is also known by its aboriginal name, Uluru, is a great red monolith rising 1000ft above the desert floor, and is one of Australia's most recognizable, and curious natural wonders. The huge sandstone rock formation is located in the southern part of central Australia 287 miles southwest of Alice Spring in the Kata Tjuta National Park which is administered by the Anangu tribe, and is an extremely sacred location for the aboriginal people of this area.
The Aborigines believe that Uluru is hollow below ground, and that there is an energy source that they call 'Tjukurpa' the 'Dreamtime'. The term Tjukurpa is also used to refer to the record of all activities of a particular ancestral being from the very beginning of his or her travels to their end, and the Anangu have requested that visitors refrain from climbing the rock to avoid interference with the traditional spirits that inhabit the area.

Once a quiet fishing town in North Queensland, Port Douglas quickly developed into a tropical paradise, due to its geographical position. The area of Port Douglas offers a wide choice of accommodations, ranging from budget campgrounds to luxury resorts. A must-see destination is the Great Barrier Reef, lying just 13 km off-shore; during your cruise, you may try diving, snorkeling or fishing. The ancient Daintree Rainforest gives you the chance to watch the native wildlife from treetop walkways; also, you should not miss a relaxing day on Four Mile Beach.

Renowned for its sunny subtropical climate, popular surfing beaches, and active nightlife Gold Coast has a wide variety of attractions, 35 miles of stunning coastline with some of the most popular surf breaks in Australia, which pretty much means in the world. They don't call it Surfer's Paradise for nothing, and it's no exagegration.

Other well known seaside destinations include South Stradbroke Island, The Spit, Main Beach, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Nobby Beach, Miami Beach and Duranbah beach - one of the world's best known surfing beaches. From the Gold Coast, day-trips to one of the nearby national parks can be easily made. Springbrook, in the mountains, offers great hiking trails through the rainforest, excellent views of the Gold Coast, and the entire trip can be done in one day from Surfers Paradise.

Darwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory, and one of its most modern cities. It is also an important gateway to Asia, and is actually closer to at least five Asian capitals, than it is to Canberra, and is nearly as close to Malaysia, Singapore, and Manila. This proxomity makes this a popular hub for travelers to the Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge, and the Tiwi Islands.

Darwin and iits environs offer a stunning array of activities including George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Charles Darwin National Park, the Bicentennial Park, the Jingili Water Gardens, the Aviation Heritage Centr, and a wide range of aboriginal sites.

Tasmanias second largest city is nestled in the Tamar River Valley where the North Esk, South Esk and Tamar Rivers meet. Launcestons ambience is provincial; old buildings, parks, gardens, riverside walks, craft galleries and hilly streets lined with weatherboard houses. Situated in Australias Northern Tasmania, Launceston is the third-oldest city in the nation with a fascinating history traced in its beautiful old buildings and streetscapes dating from early Colonial and convict times to Georgian and Victorian eras. These beautiful buildings are kept alive with business and social activity from fashion houses and restaurants to banking institutions and high-tech work environments. The city has the charm and pace of a regional centre and the facilities of a much larger city, but without the crowding, traffic, litter and crime.

Beaches and Nature Splendor!...Fly over to Brisbane, the capital and most populous city of Queensland, with its vast gardens and beautiful Parklands this city has a bit of everything for everybody. Then make your way to Fraser Island, the World's largest sand Island and world Heritage site due to its exceptional beauty and alluring landscape; this island will offer you relaxation and tranquility for all your senses.

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